[akelew]

Oh sorry, their naming convention is very similar. I haven't tried that one - do you have any experience with it?

I'm still waiting on my LCD3 to arrive to pair it with. I would have thought the hybrid is the one with more energy given the descriptions.

 

[hikaru12]

I'm still waiting on my LCD3 to arrive to pair it with. I would have thought the hybrid is the one with more energy given the descriptions.

I believe what the silver is doing in the hybrid is improving the mids by giving them a sense of separation and more intelligibility (basically lyrics are a little easier to understand while becoming a little more relaxed). The copper in it is adding the smoothing effect (I've had this similar experience with Zach from ZMF's 2K cable). Gorgeous cable but makes the sound too laid back imo.

 

[whirlwind]

Is that a Norne cable on yours? I'm trying to decide on what upgrade cable I should get for it. I've been burned in the past with really expensive and exotic metals in the cable to make very little difference to the sound or worse sound worse than the stock cable. I'm personally looking for a cable that helps the bass quantity a bit and keeps the mids liquid.

Yes, it is a Norne silver and copper and I have a Draug 3 copper also.

Both sound great with LCD-4 and I really don't have a preference

 

[piezoman]

On the leather suspension strap…..Can anyone tell me their impressions of the more recent leather perforated vs. the original non-perforated version?

Brad

 

[piezoman]

Ok I guess not. LoL

 

[Korean audiophile]

Ok I guess not. LoL

I have both what's your ?

 

[piezoman]

Thanks for your reply. Which version do you feel is better?

 

[MatW]

I have the perforated one but I removed it and put on a ZMF pilot pad. Makes the weight manageable for me.

 

[Korean audiophile]

Thanks for your reply. Which version do you feel is better?

The newest one with the carbon fiber head band is best the original is too thick

 

[piezoman]

Ok thanks gentlemen.

 

[Korean audiophile]

Ok thanks gentlemen.

Yes the new one is alott lighter and breathable hardly noticed it on my head

 

[piezoman]

Great pics. Looks good, thank you. I purchased a replacement LCD-4 strap from Audeze but I misunderstood the rep and accepted to original version. I’m going to return it for an exchange to the latest perforated version.

I just purchased a used LCD-4 (2017 build) from a jerk on USAudiomart who misrepresented the condition…. when I received the phones the ebony rings were in pretty poor condition. So they’re now at Audeze repair getting new ebony rings (the rep at Audeze was shocked to find out their repair shop actually had a few pairs left), otherwise I would have been SOL. I pulled the earpads and was relieved to find out both drivers were in pristine physical condition with zero evidence of being overdriven. Audeze tests all drivers when phones are sent in for repair, and Illl be getting a current FR graph along with the graph they use as a reference for comparison. The new rings cost $500 which includes new pads. So now the whole shibang ends up costing $2600 which I suppose is kind of ok given the new rings, pads, and yoke assembly. I’m seeing used LCD-4s going for about $2500 or a little bit more currently and are a couple yrs old.

At any rate, I had a pair of LCD-3F (2014 build) which I sold one day after listening to the 4’s…. the difference was shocking, absolutely night and day, it was immediately obvious to my ears that the 4’s were vastly superior across the board. No contest. Before receiving the 4’s I had planned on also keeping the 3F’s, but the gap between the two was so wide I saw no reason at all to keep the 3F’s.

So with the other phones now gone, I really look forward to my “refreshed” LCD-4’s in another week or so (been at Audeze for 2 weeks so far). Then the love affair can grow.

 

[Korean audiophile]

Great pics. Looks good, thank you. I purchased a replacement LCD-4 strap from Audeze but I misunderstood the rep and accepted to original version. I’m going to return it for an exchange to the latest perforated version.

I just purchased a used LCD-4 (2017 build) from a jerk on USAudiomart who misrepresented the condition…. when I received the phones the ebony rings were in pretty poor condition. So they’re now at Audeze repair getting new ebony rings (the rep at Audeze was shocked to find out their repair shop actually had a few pairs left), otherwise I would have been SOL. I pulled the earpads and was relieved to find out both drivers were in pristine physical condition with zero evidence of being overdriven. Audeze tests all drivers when phones are sent in for repair, and Illl be getting a current FR graph along with the graph they use as a reference for comparison. The new rings cost $500 which includes new pads. So now the whole shibang ends up costing $2600 which I suppose is kind of ok given the new rings, pads, and yoke assembly. I’m seeing used LCD-4s going for about $2500 or a little bit more currently and are a couple yrs old.

At any rate, I had a pair of LCD-3F (2014 build) which I sold one day after listening to the 4’s…. the difference was shocking, absolutely night and day, it was immediately obvious to my ears that the 4’s were vastly superior across the board. No contest. Before receiving the 4’s I had planned on also keeping the 3F’s, but the gap between the two was so wide I saw no reason at all to keep the 3F’s.

So with the other phones now gone, I really look forward to my “refreshed” LCD-4’s in another week or so (been at Audeze for 2 weeks so far). Then the love affair can grow.

Would have sold you mine for $2200 with both head bands and 2021 pads

 

[piezoman]

You’re not happy with your 4’s anymore?

 

[snapple10]

Great pics. Looks good, thank you. I purchased a replacement LCD-4 strap from Audeze but I misunderstood the rep and accepted to original version. I’m going to return it for an exchange to the latest perforated version.

I just purchased a used LCD-4 (2017 build) from a jerk on USAudiomart who misrepresented the condition…. when I received the phones the ebony rings were in pretty poor condition. So they’re now at Audeze repair getting new ebony rings (the rep at Audeze was shocked to find out their repair shop actually had a few pairs left), otherwise I would have been SOL. I pulled the earpads and was relieved to find out both drivers were in pristine physical condition with zero evidence of being overdriven. Audeze tests all drivers when phones are sent in for repair, and Illl be getting a current FR graph along with the graph they use as a reference for comparison. The new rings cost $500 which includes new pads. So now the whole shibang ends up costing $2600 which I suppose is kind of ok given the new rings, pads, and yoke assembly. I’m seeing used LCD-4s going for about $2500 or a little bit more currently and are a couple yrs old.

At any rate, I had a pair of LCD-3F (2014 build) which I sold one day after listening to the 4’s…. the difference was shocking, absolutely night and day, it was immediately obvious to my ears that the 4’s were vastly superior across the board. No contest. Before receiving the 4’s I had planned on also keeping the 3F’s, but the gap between the two was so wide I saw no reason at all to keep the 3F’s.

So with the other phones now gone, I really look forward to my “refreshed” LCD-4’s in another week or so (been at Audeze for 2 weeks so far). Then the love affair can grow.

Sorry about your experience. Glad you got it worked out. I was looking at a pair on USAudiomart not too long ago, wondering if that was the one. There is risk in buying used gears but most people are decent.
Enjoy!!!